9.25.2008

Sept. 25th Steering Minutes

Here are the minutes from the Sept. 25th steering committee meeting. I apologize in advance for any errors.
Meeting led by Sherry D. Present were Kristin J, Angela S, Bethany O., Jill S., Julianne L., Jennifer O., Jenny R., Jen O., Jenny C.

*opened with devotion about listening
*welcomed Bethany O. and Jill S. (MOPS members from Sisseton) who are interested in starting a MOPS group in their area and wanted to observe how steering meetings run
*reminder issued that coupon books are still on sale and still may be purchased from the welcome table or from Christy L. at the next MOPS meeting
*opportunity to purchase MOPS t-shirts for $10; Juliane L. may see if the deadline can be extended (currently Spet. 30th)
*five moms have signed up for playgroups, Bianca N. will coordinate this
*ideas expressed that perhaps we should have either a second table at registration with the publicity person taking pics and the d-group coord. recording address info. OR try having steering groups rotate stations during the first meeting and having this be one of the stations.
*more MOPPET workers needed; Jenny C. will contact volunteer center; tech school early childcare students and homeschool group suggested as possibilities to try again
*reminder that their is a child in 2-3 MOPPET class with peanut allergy, please be mindful of this when sending crackers
*time to announce the silent auction (second Nov. meeting)so people can start getting things together to donate
*MOPS Sunday at First Baptist during morning church service on Oct. 12th (10:15?). Moms encouraged to attend and represent MOPS. Nursery is available.
*Oct. 2nd MOPS meeting will be run by Marcy K. "House of Mirrors."
*Oct. 16th meeting topic TBA. Possibilities include testimony by Ramona A, Kindergarten readiness, or best ideas from moms sharing time
*Nov. 6th meeting is photography by Michelle G. Photobook craft to follow.
*d-groups assigned for brunch need to remember to help out with cleanup
*discussion that system may be needed so moms know where to sit at meetings, mentors may help explain seating, nametags may be laid on tables, when flags are up this means to sit in d-groups
*Mom's Night out tentatively set for Oct. 27th with dinner and a movie beginning at 6:00. More detailed info. TBA via e-mail.
*Kristin J. reviewed budget status. MOPS receives $535 per year from First Baptist. Dues are due Nov. 6th. Currently there is $831.52 in account.


Respectfully submitted.

9.18.2008

Sept. 18th Meeting Recap

MOPS met this morning with a great turnout! A video of Financial Peace University was shown with discussion time following. Mommy interviews were also conducted. Poll results from the discussion time and mommy interview results will be published in the Oct. newsletter.

Other announcements:
*MOPS t-shirts on sale for $10 until Sept. 30. Contact Juliane L. (# found in MOPS Welcome Packet and Sept. newsletter).
*Fundraiser Night at Pizza Ranch next Monday beginning at 5:00PM. Workers needed. If you can't work, come to eat or order takeout.
*Herberger's Community Coupon Books on Sale. Contact Juliane L.
*next steering meeting to be held Thurs. the 25th at the church
*newsletter deadline Sept. 25th if you have any announcements
*Jenny C. may be contacting you regarding getting your photo taken for the directory if we haven't done so already. Photos are optional.
*Workers needed for 2-3 year old and 4-5 year old MOPPET rooms. Volunteer or compensation. Contact Jenny R. if you know of someone.

Have a fabulous weekend and God bless!

9.04.2008

Sept. 4th Meeting Recap

In case you missed the first MOPS meeting, here's a recap:
*viewed video segment from MOPS International
*Sherry introduced the steering committee members via video clips
*photos for the new pictoral directory taken
*Shrinky Dink nametags put together
*welcome packets distributed
*Herberger's coupon books on sale; contact Juliane Lloyd (contact # in newsletter)
*newsletters distributed
*mentor moms (Marilyn Peterson and Teresa Carlson) introduced
*d-group (discussion group) assigments made
*please pay dues if you have not already done so: $23.95 to MOPS International plus local group dues ($20 for fall semester, $40 for whole year, or $3 per meeting-your choice) OR contact Kristin Jenc (contact # in newsletter) if interested in a scholarship
*extra newsletters to be kept in basket on table by fellowship hall entrance for those who didn't receive one
*next meeting is Sept. 18; speaker will discuss Financial Peace University program. Brunch served at every meeting.

***We are in desperate need of a MOPPET worker for the 4-5 year old class. If you know of someone who can help, please contact Jenny Rieffenberger (contact # in newsletter). Position may be volunteer or financial compensation is available. Worker can work all or some MOPS meetings. ***

If you have any other questions re: MOPS, please post a comment and I will do my best to give you an answer or put you in touch with someone else who can help.